We weren’t sure what to expect when we set out to eat Mobile, Alabama, but the original Mardi Gras city delivered with an inspiring food scene. From local seafood joints, entertaining food tours, craft brews, and some cutting edge culinary magic, there’s a lot to love about the food in Mobile. Check out these great food experiences!

Oysters, pralines, and gumbo… the food scene in Mobile, Alabama may occasionally get overshadowed by Mardi Gras and moon pies, but that hasn’t stopped the rolling tide of creative cuisine. One artifact of that is the Bienville Bites Food Tour, a fun new tour that gives you a literal taste of Mobile food in one afternoon.